Neil takes us through how he is using AI to build his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant
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Neil discusses how he uses AI tools to create his ultimate smart home with Home Assistant.
Neil walks us through how he has managed to leverage AI tools to create his dream smart home with Home Assistant. From automating blinds to automating a winter cottage Watch this episode on YouTube Show notes for this episode are available at https://homeassistant.fm/HA239 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by supporting our Patreon. https://homeassistant.fm/patreon Share your story We wouldn't be able to do this podcast without community members and home automation enthusiasts sharing their stories. To register your interest to come share your home automation journey, head over to homeassistant.fm and click share your story . Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome 00:01:21 - Neil’s background 00:03:33 - Starting with Google Home 00:04:53 - Lutron and motion sensors 00:06:06 - Complex HVAC challenge 00:08:52 - DIY manifold control 00:10:52 - Radiant cooling by dew point 00:13:23 - Gas vs electrification debate 00:15:51 - Coding with AI tools 00:19:59 - Sauna and smart blinds 00:24:21 - Cottage winter automation 00:31:20 - Remote access choices 00:33:55 - Multi-building MQTT design 00:40:41 - Plant care automation 00:44:54 - Device health monitoring 00:49:59…
Topics covered
- AI
- smart home
- Home Assistant
- automation
- technology
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